tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17242653858535593882018-03-05T21:05:04.402-06:00Linen Closet QuiltsDawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-32573702240634921412017-04-17T05:58:00.002-05:002017-04-17T05:58:37.926-05:00Winners<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image result for winner graphic" 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/></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have our two winners of the magazine subscriptions. Robin and Nancy. They have been notified via email. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment. I am on my way to the airport.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">No orders will be filled between now and April 29 as I will be in France. I will get right to it as soon as I return.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-14988571518181696862017-04-14T07:37:00.001-05:002017-04-14T07:37:48.882-05:00Primitive Quilts and Projects Free Subscription<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDGMpyDsCSQ/WPC-jneaT3I/AAAAAAAACfU/32P6Udr22-QgsMod1ZxGlrAc4tHYY8XlwCLcB/s1600/summer17-cover-image-opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDGMpyDsCSQ/WPC-jneaT3I/AAAAAAAACfU/32P6Udr22-QgsMod1ZxGlrAc4tHYY8XlwCLcB/s320/summer17-cover-image-opt.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The summer issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects is arriving in stores and mailboxes if you have a subscription. I happen to have a small project in this issue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AofSUgSwdYM/WPDBntZpCpI/AAAAAAAACfY/IVh0kEEN0sc1lV2PWQnPuGiu1aeb7JdAACLcB/s1600/17424599_10209431044954790_1434340716254685877_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AofSUgSwdYM/WPDBntZpCpI/AAAAAAAACfY/IVh0kEEN0sc1lV2PWQnPuGiu1aeb7JdAACLcB/s320/17424599_10209431044954790_1434340716254685877_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Hen House. It makes a super cute table runner which is what I will use it for when it comes home. I love the goofy rooster, preening for the hens. It is wool and cotton so it goes together quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The super generous ladies from the magazine are giving away 2 - 1 year subscriptions to the magazine. Leave me a comment telling me what you love about folk art and primitive style between now and 8pm central time on Sunday April 16. I will choose two winners at random to win subscriptions. This offer is open to residents of the US and Canada.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a fab. day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-11309964429441815062017-04-10T12:12:00.000-05:002017-04-10T12:12:07.955-05:00From the Linen Closet is Arriving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSCr3eFs290/WOu5SjVxd_I/AAAAAAAACe0/c0S4mvXL-WM8SSqkn8BffBulYPrLCAUzwCLcB/s1600/flora%2Bamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WSCr3eFs290/WOu5SjVxd_I/AAAAAAAACe0/c0S4mvXL-WM8SSqkn8BffBulYPrLCAUzwCLcB/s320/flora%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share a couple more images from the book and let you know that is now available on my site for pre-order. If you order now, the book will ship out early May and you will have yours before shops get it. The above image is Flora. I love this quilt. I can't wait to get her back home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oSyAG3qX9jU/WOu6XWFy9sI/AAAAAAAACe4/emnbRORalsQajMLeI58ugxyuQ_g-5BWPwCLcB/s1600/mlnnie%2Bs%2Bmelons%2Bamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oSyAG3qX9jU/WOu6XWFy9sI/AAAAAAAACe4/emnbRORalsQajMLeI58ugxyuQ_g-5BWPwCLcB/s320/mlnnie%2Bs%2Bmelons%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Minnie's Melons. It is one of my early patterns that I really loved and felt was still relevant so I added it to the book. It can be made from a layer cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KqIIpBZGt4/WOu787x5WPI/AAAAAAAACe8/v36kKP9BMbE7UU21A2FFcrdy4-LG3h65QCLcB/s320/love%2Bnotes%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;And of course, Love Notes, the image used for the cover. If you would like to order you can click the link below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.linenclosetdesigns.bigcartel.com/">www.linenclosetdesigns.bigcartel.com</a><a href="http://here./">.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be back after we return from France with lots to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">H<i>appy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-11914462835803575032017-04-05T06:59:00.000-05:002017-04-05T06:59:02.358-05:00From The Linen Closet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2knCYiA7NoU/WOTX3NLXJ9I/AAAAAAAACeM/FNDA6RNtPWYH9j0eP5iV2S066aNLeBzFACLcB/s1600/sugar%2Bamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2knCYiA7NoU/WOTX3NLXJ9I/AAAAAAAACeM/FNDA6RNtPWYH9j0eP5iV2S066aNLeBzFACLcB/s320/sugar%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In 12 days we will be on our way to France. I am so excited to be able to teach at <a href="http://pourlamourdufil.com/en/classes-and-workshops/">Pour l'Amour du Fil</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and share my new book. While I don't have an actual copy in my hand I do have some images to share. Above is my Sugar Stacks quilt. I LOVE this quilt.The beautiful European Taupes complement the nubby texture of the <a href="http://www.diamondtextilesusa.com/collections/">Diamond Textiles</a> wovens. It goes together quickly and really makes a statement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iCN_SsJO-8E/WOTZgfJtwzI/AAAAAAAACeQ/BSzcicVu0Qo50eF9dHVzBpgNfw3Bex_qwCLcB/s1600/dorset%2Bamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iCN_SsJO-8E/WOTZgfJtwzI/AAAAAAAACeQ/BSzcicVu0Qo50eF9dHVzBpgNfw3Bex_qwCLcB/s320/dorset%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fun little quilt is Dorset. It is made from <a href="http://www.unitednotions.com/">Cottonworks by Minick and Simpson</a>&nbsp;for Moda. This fabric is so fun to work with. It is a very nice cotton woven that looks and feels like wool.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wool applique piece I am teaching in France uses the Cottonworks for the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBFl6KkMiWA/WOTafOafQOI/AAAAAAAACeU/_rgFJylLuZ4smKkPaqe2UlMQBhQxjZeYwCLcB/s1600/Spring%2BBlooms%2Bcomp..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBFl6KkMiWA/WOTafOafQOI/AAAAAAAACeU/_rgFJylLuZ4smKkPaqe2UlMQBhQxjZeYwCLcB/s320/Spring%2BBlooms%2Bcomp..JPG" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see it works well with wool. There are opening for this class in France. You can sign up <a href="http://here./">HERE.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_OVFnhJOCg/WOTbHZy5jZI/AAAAAAAACeY/kDuYXUN1yOQSG97yQnoLLIBj7wS0X0b8QCLcB/s1600/feather%2Bamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_OVFnhJOCg/WOTbHZy5jZI/AAAAAAAACeY/kDuYXUN1yOQSG97yQnoLLIBj7wS0X0b8QCLcB/s320/feather%2Bamb.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is the last image I will share today. Birds of A Feather done in wool on cotton. I love the styling that<a href="http://www.quiltmania.com/"> Quiltmania</a> has done for all the quilts in the book. They have made each of the 17 quilts just sparkle. I hope you have enjoyed this preview. I will be back at the end of the week with more images from the book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tower3.ticket.one/index.php?route=product/organizer/info&amp;organizer_id=81&amp;IDA=124&amp;store_id=25"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-25561109642197018972017-03-16T09:48:00.001-05:002017-03-18T06:42:50.446-05:00Something New<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6gzjOfoFeg/WMqbwSmIFhI/AAAAAAAACcw/3oX-ySJxZnw6v2sQX2XQ-DCX_ofn2H6bgCLcB/s1600/new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6gzjOfoFeg/WMqbwSmIFhI/AAAAAAAACcw/3oX-ySJxZnw6v2sQX2XQ-DCX_ofn2H6bgCLcB/s1600/new.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Quilters! I thought I would pop in and do a quick post about what I have been up to. It's been a really busy few months and there is more on the way. The Heartstrings workshop overfilled and was a marvelous start to my teaching for the year. I am heading to Ottawa, Illinois tomorrow for a trunk show and workshop titled All About Applique. I am pretty excited to do this work shop, it's on wool applique combined with needle turn. I am always looking for new folks to bring into applique!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qxzUuwonOvQ/WMqdTkE77SI/AAAAAAAACdA/1ELJaiSo96wqLi6NjMryUE-jLwG0pKlbQCLcB/s1600/DawnHeese_FromTheLinenCloset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qxzUuwonOvQ/WMqdTkE77SI/AAAAAAAACdA/1ELJaiSo96wqLi6NjMryUE-jLwG0pKlbQCLcB/s320/DawnHeese_FromTheLinenCloset.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then this came my way! This is the cover for my new book, From the Linen Closet. To say I love it would be an understatement. I am so thrilled with the way it turned out and can't wait to share more of it with you. This will be my sixth book and I think I am as excited with this one as I was for the first. It will be available in France in April, just in time for<a href="http://www.pourlamourdufil.com/"> Pour l'Amour du Fil</a> and will be in the US in May. If you are attending Quilt Market, I will be doing a Schoolhouse for the book so you can see all the quilts. There a some quilts in this book that are my all time favorites that I have designed so far and am looking forward to sharing them with everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of Quilt Market- I am releasing two new block of the month programs. The first is Botanical Sketchbook which I gave you &nbsp;a glimpse of in the previous post and the second is Fairhaven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff9IwoShr60/WMqiIBaiY0I/AAAAAAAACdQ/vWoGDGJLOxwFoVV2q442WPu2_D4qcZSOwCLcB/s1600/15965293_1257588927644252_4857608183212811522_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff9IwoShr60/WMqiIBaiY0I/AAAAAAAACdQ/vWoGDGJLOxwFoVV2q442WPu2_D4qcZSOwCLcB/s320/15965293_1257588927644252_4857608183212811522_n.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fairhaven is cotton applique. It will be a 10 month program.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i3MPF-ENRlQ/WMqiWHq8hGI/AAAAAAAACdU/fkXISKPd0owpo_uH2ehDsucSvyoFD5hsACLcB/s1600/15895120_1248413138561831_1149276519479430539_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i3MPF-ENRlQ/WMqiWHq8hGI/AAAAAAAACdU/fkXISKPd0owpo_uH2ehDsucSvyoFD5hsACLcB/s320/15895120_1248413138561831_1149276519479430539_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is reds, greens, and golds on a woven background from Diamond Textiles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2NyXLXY2etA/WMqiq8_6YXI/AAAAAAAACdY/4Lb8YQts3Bc9OkeJVG9yqVnSc0Dpw8mgQCLcB/s1600/17310051_1312031102200034_5730699864043608530_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2NyXLXY2etA/WMqiq8_6YXI/AAAAAAAACdY/4Lb8YQts3Bc9OkeJVG9yqVnSc0Dpw8mgQCLcB/s320/17310051_1312031102200034_5730699864043608530_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am really happy with the way this quilt is turning out. It's going to be a stunner if I say so myself. It will be around 80" square, so a great size.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After posting about Botanical Sketchbook I got a flood of emails requesting info to sign up so here is the info for both BOM designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am designing the patterns sets to be shown at market to quilt shops. Hopefully lots of quilt shops will purchase the pattern sets. Which means they would offer the BOM, fabric kits etc. I will not be kitting. I don't have time as I am a one woman show here. I will have the pattern set available for retail purchase in my online shop and will try to create a list of shops that are participating in each. So if you want to be able to get either program, one block a month with fabric etc. tell your favorite quilt shop to pick it up. That's how it works. Shops have to know that their customer base is interested in being a part of the program. Just from the peeks Lone Star Mercantile has said they are going to carry Botanical Sketchbook and Auntie Ju's Quilt Shoppe is interested in Fairhaven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, that's all I've got for you folks. Off to pack!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lone-Star-Mercantile-404430532965762/?rf=286746654772640"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lone-Star-Mercantile-404430532965762/?rf=286746654772640"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lone-Star-Mercantile-404430532965762/?rf=286746654772640"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-83215980996212113192017-02-21T12:42:00.001-06:002017-02-21T12:42:21.012-06:00Botanical Sketchbook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fG1wt3AGSiU/WKyH2ynBWrI/AAAAAAAACZU/FdByISaR1AwVMh6oepp6O4f_0AcMi0tGACLcB/s1600/16251785_1264877850248693_4122383887105616974_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fG1wt3AGSiU/WKyH2ynBWrI/AAAAAAAACZU/FdByISaR1AwVMh6oepp6O4f_0AcMi0tGACLcB/s320/16251785_1264877850248693_4122383887105616974_o.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seems that spring has sprung early here in mid- Missouri. We have been staying in the upper sixties and well into the seventies everyday, making it hard to stay inside and work. I have made it a point to walk every day with my dog despite looming deadlines. My travel for teaching and trunkshows is gearing up. The Heartstrings needle turn class is full with a waiting list and shortly there after I am headed to Shell Knob, Mo to do a trunkshow.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTNaRoyj5Tw/WKyIzIl3zHI/AAAAAAAACZc/PHYaWTC7JSwN3fMQw0vd4sMWTHqnFR_8wCLcB/s1600/16422979_1273817279354750_4941623352257780906_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTNaRoyj5Tw/WKyIzIl3zHI/AAAAAAAACZc/PHYaWTC7JSwN3fMQw0vd4sMWTHqnFR_8wCLcB/s320/16422979_1273817279354750_4941623352257780906_o.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In addition to my preparation for classes in France I am working on new patterns for quilt market. I thought you might want a few peeks at what I am working on. These photos are a glimpse at a wool BOM I will be releasing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TkinfgXOIPI/WKyJXq_EEtI/AAAAAAAACZg/okv3JtnxBEELoh021ohd9Cr9YT4yZMVqQCLcB/s1600/16463649_1280356312034180_4764748127371975376_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TkinfgXOIPI/WKyJXq_EEtI/AAAAAAAACZg/okv3JtnxBEELoh021ohd9Cr9YT4yZMVqQCLcB/s320/16463649_1280356312034180_4764748127371975376_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is called Botanical Sketchbook. Wool on cotton and it will be a 7 or 8 month program, depending on how I write it up. I am so pleased with the way this turned out. This quilt has been in my sketchbook for some time, just waiting for it's turn. I will have a thread collection with Valdani to go with this pattern. Hopefully you will see it in your local quilt shop. That's all for now. Talk to you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-71022571430637466362017-02-02T17:35:00.000-06:002017-02-02T17:37:05.943-06:00Needle Turn Applique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mOuzpicBZlc/WJPAwsvsfGI/AAAAAAAACYI/CtUJiviFTbYIByMTUDeZSwnp_74nLt_tgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mOuzpicBZlc/WJPAwsvsfGI/AAAAAAAACYI/CtUJiviFTbYIByMTUDeZSwnp_74nLt_tgCLcB/s320/DSC_0483.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you read my previous post then you know that this is the piece I designed for my needle turn class in France. I have been hired by a local group to teach the class here in Mid-Missouri. The group is not affiliated with a quilt guild and so anyone can take the workshop. There is limited availability so if you are interested, you should not wait. This pattern is only available to workshop participants. The information is below: Note that it is required that participants order lunch- which will be at noon prior to the beginning of the workshop.</div><div class="x_gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe WP&quot;, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">PROJECT: Heartstrings (22" x 25" finished)</div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">WHEN: Saturday February 25, 2017<br /><span class="contextualExtensionHighlight ms-font-color-themePrimary ms-border-color-themePrimary ident_115_143" role="button" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(130 , 186 , 0); color: #82ba00; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">lunch at noon (off the menu)</span><br />workshop 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm</div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">WHERE: Copper&nbsp;<span class="contextualExtensionHighlight ms-font-color-themePrimary ms-border-color-themePrimary ident_186_221" role="button" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(130 , 186 , 0); color: #82ba00; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">Kettle Restaurant Ashland, MO 65010</span></div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">COST: $20 for workshop (includes pattern)<br />lunch is separate and required since there is no room fee</div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">Please send your intent via e-mail by Wed Feb 15 with check by Feb 22. Check payable to Linen Closet Design.</div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">CONTACT: &nbsp;Ann Rennier &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ann@rennier.net" target="_blank">ann@rennier.net</a></div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">Supply list will be sent to your e-mail address.</div><div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">Great opportunity to learn needle turn applique or fine tune this technique. The project is the one that Dawn is teaching at the Pour L-Amour du Fil quilt show in Nantes, France in April.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-12285716580799566462017-01-16T13:56:00.002-06:002017-01-16T13:56:42.476-06:00Pour l'amour du fil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kVK9VmU61Qc/WH0fVwSQ70I/AAAAAAAACXU/mRD8QnMVL_EUvjKI6A19LYWa75jKGxlWACLcB/s1600/CARTE-PAF-2017-GB-RECTO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kVK9VmU61Qc/WH0fVwSQ70I/AAAAAAAACXU/mRD8QnMVL_EUvjKI6A19LYWa75jKGxlWACLcB/s320/CARTE-PAF-2017-GB-RECTO.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What could be better than France in April? How about an International Show on the Arts of Thread in France in April? Wow, that's a mouthful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited to be a part of this fantastic show. Truly a dream come true. For ticket information you can go to www.pourlamourdufil.com. In addition to the show there are many beautiful sites to see in Nantes which is situated in the Loire Valley and only 30 minutes or so from the Atlantic coast. Follow the show with a trip into Paris, only a two hour train ride.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will have a "house" in the show with the quilts from the new book and I will be doing book signings and a couple of lectures. I am also teaching classes on Thursday and Friday.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPIsVbhJIt8/WH0krDc9PEI/AAAAAAAACXk/ba82OUTPbKIgAREo1g-IlvxqIoWt3VfeQCLcB/s1600/Heartstrings%2Bcomp..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPIsVbhJIt8/WH0krDc9PEI/AAAAAAAACXk/ba82OUTPbKIgAREo1g-IlvxqIoWt3VfeQCLcB/s320/Heartstrings%2Bcomp..JPG" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Heartstrings. It's the piece I am teaching for needle turn applique. Note that the bottom right bloom is missing a leaf. The leaf has been added. Too fast with the photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XQY5hFQg97M/WH0lDj7xpNI/AAAAAAAACXo/1gnh4RzBqhkKluGXdzoCHKitDrtwI4ycQCLcB/s1600/Spring%2BBlooms%2Bcomp..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XQY5hFQg97M/WH0lDj7xpNI/AAAAAAAACXo/1gnh4RzBqhkKluGXdzoCHKitDrtwI4ycQCLcB/s320/Spring%2BBlooms%2Bcomp..JPG" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is Spring Blooms. This is the piece for the wool class. It is wool applique on Cottonworks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kits are provided for both classes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who's going to the show??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-65101736356740269092017-01-03T09:17:00.001-06:002017-01-03T09:17:21.604-06:00Scissors, Scissors, Scissors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5EMi7dbBoo/WGu3Y2j_M9I/AAAAAAAACVg/Go76K92cG58sVxXt-U6uZI9lqxEXmnM3ACLcB/s1600/assorted%2Bscissors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5EMi7dbBoo/WGu3Y2j_M9I/AAAAAAAACVg/Go76K92cG58sVxXt-U6uZI9lqxEXmnM3ACLcB/s320/assorted%2Bscissors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a bit of a scissor addict. I have been for years and years. It's my mother's fault. It began with the mystery and awe that surrounded her "good scissors". These fabled scissors were large dressmaker scissors made of shiny silver. They resided in her sewing basket and you risked loss of limb if you touched them. My grandmother also had a pair of these fabulous "good scissors". I remember thinking that I couldn't wait until I had a pair of "good scissors" of my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fast forward and today I have many pairs of scissors of all levels of quality and some downright crappy scissors. The photo above is a very small sampling of the scissors I own. I am a bit ashamed to show just how many I have, yet I continue to buy. It's a bit of a compulsion. I can barely pass up a scissor display without stopping. When one has an addiction it is quite easy to make up reasons for buying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-emXyw1ckgOI/WGu5os0KSPI/AAAAAAAACVs/BtJu_hD7dR8CWLmP0Hxc0HL6luux_gWqACLcB/s1600/novelty%2Bscissors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-emXyw1ckgOI/WGu5os0KSPI/AAAAAAAACVs/BtJu_hD7dR8CWLmP0Hxc0HL6luux_gWqACLcB/s320/novelty%2Bscissors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apparently I am not alone and quilt shops have found this out. They all have little displays on the cash register with colorful little scissors that one just has to add to their purchase. These things are like Happy Meal toys for quilters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mp5cTuNyeOk/WGu6NIPgziI/AAAAAAAACVw/aCD1BfzhbkQDJ_d9xbz-EG7RTPhd4-jZQCLcB/s1600/utility%2Bscissors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mp5cTuNyeOk/WGu6NIPgziI/AAAAAAAACVw/aCD1BfzhbkQDJ_d9xbz-EG7RTPhd4-jZQCLcB/s320/utility%2Bscissors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a collection of utility scissors that have jobs such as cutting paper, cutting wool with paper, cutting quilt batting and backing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Mal0Qyxa2M/WGu6jcrGx7I/AAAAAAAACV4/k9JLvvcqSEYzoe0N7d9oIdHz7zfAS8yKQCLcB/s1600/ginghers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Mal0Qyxa2M/WGu6jcrGx7I/AAAAAAAACV4/k9JLvvcqSEYzoe0N7d9oIdHz7zfAS8yKQCLcB/s320/ginghers.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we have the Gingher collections. These are the standard embroidery scissors they make. I have multiple pairs in silver and gold. You can see that the gold one pictured here are so used that the gold has worn off. I also have Gingher stork scissors and lion embroidery scissors and large designer dressmaker scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OSWhBM1BE00/WGu7S847LeI/AAAAAAAACWE/uHqD5L5PQZcvYoTldHUx8zKJPFVT6bMQwCLcB/s1600/curved%2Bscissors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OSWhBM1BE00/WGu7S847LeI/AAAAAAAACWE/uHqD5L5PQZcvYoTldHUx8zKJPFVT6bMQwCLcB/s320/curved%2Bscissors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about curved blades?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OLCG6tJupXk/WGu7enH1qXI/AAAAAAAACWI/yb8J7cNcrtkUmvb_4avnUbvz5W4pSBEAwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OLCG6tJupXk/WGu7enH1qXI/AAAAAAAACWI/yb8J7cNcrtkUmvb_4avnUbvz5W4pSBEAwCLcB/s320/DSC_0474.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes you have to have them because they look old and cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzyO6ptq_fA/WGu8SKr6YkI/AAAAAAAACWM/yon2GEBtoMUG5UfY1o0p5TZsy5Kn7E5AQCLcB/s1600/apliquick.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzyO6ptq_fA/WGu8SKr6YkI/AAAAAAAACWM/yon2GEBtoMUG5UfY1o0p5TZsy5Kn7E5AQCLcB/s320/apliquick.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally you find the scissors that will become your "good scissors". These are mine and I LOVE them. I am an appliquer so my good scissors are for applique. These are Appliquick scissors and I think they are the gold standard. They are four inches long which I find to be the perfect size. They have micro serrated blades which let you trim your seam allowance very close without raveling. This is really important in making sharp points and appliqueing small detailed shapes. I had a pair of Karen K Buckley scissors but for some reason my puppy chewed off the cool green handles. I liked those well enough but these are far superior. The serrated edge is so fine you can barely see it and I don't know what they are made of but they feel great. When you take them out of the package you know you have quality. I couldn't live without these! I finally have my very own Good Scissors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought mine at<a href="http://homesteadhearth.com/"> Homestead Hearth </a>for around $35. I don't think they stay in stock for long so you may want to shoot them an email asking for them if you are interested in buying a pair. ( We have to support our brick and mortar quilt shops so they don't become extinct.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And one last thing. For those of you who don't know, in my other life I am a hair stylist. I supported myself and my two boys for 21 years with a pair of scissors in my hand. So I think I know a thing or two about them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-16478851902015998242016-12-12T17:07:00.004-06:002016-12-12T17:07:43.083-06:00Blue Woven Fabric<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQgnSTYfytI/WE8nR0AQjFI/AAAAAAAACUo/uzYYkQ0aRF4iXYjmgXVGiQFXCdqT1MKfwCLcB/s1600/14352444_1142152382521241_4536128977843184368_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQgnSTYfytI/WE8nR0AQjFI/AAAAAAAACUo/uzYYkQ0aRF4iXYjmgXVGiQFXCdqT1MKfwCLcB/s320/14352444_1142152382521241_4536128977843184368_o.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In October a new quilting magazine called Quilts We Love was launched. It is produced by the same folks that publish Primitive Quilts and Projects. It is a great magazine and features a variety of styles in quilts. The interesting part of the magazine is it features older quilts. We all see quilts on Pinterest and think- wow I wish I had that pattern. Well this is the kind of magazine that will fill that need. If you missed it the first time it debuted, it's not too late. There are some awesome quilts in the magazine and I am fortunate to have my Abundance quilt included.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_R5L_MERmbA/WE8m8UqXXwI/AAAAAAAACUk/n88SlPFg7FIXqst0HUQHA-Cr24NeCxwAACLcB/s1600/14380122_1142153435854469_6250721986135142323_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_R5L_MERmbA/WE8m8UqXXwI/AAAAAAAACUk/n88SlPFg7FIXqst0HUQHA-Cr24NeCxwAACLcB/s320/14380122_1142153435854469_6250721986135142323_o.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the magazine came out I have had numerous inquiries as to the background fabric I used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXMEXRsvDzU/WE8ndKPY5SI/AAAAAAAACUs/JEOau4fZVFwWl__3t3zyqe1dd3TN-cyogCLcB/s1600/14919026_10208222059130900_7195834790765765379_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXMEXRsvDzU/WE8ndKPY5SI/AAAAAAAACUs/JEOau4fZVFwWl__3t3zyqe1dd3TN-cyogCLcB/s320/14919026_10208222059130900_7195834790765765379_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Abundance hanging in the show in Houston this fall. It shows the fabric a little more clearly (and her pretty ribbon.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fabric I used for the background is two different blue wovens. They are not from the same line or company. I am not sure who the manufacturer is- I want to say the big plaid is from Andover and the other woven is Buggy Barn for Henry Glass. They are older wovens.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the deal folks, wovens make awesome backgrounds. The texture of them adds so much to a quilt. I love using pretty florals to off set their more primitive feel. I buy wovens whenever I see any that catch my eye. I don't need to have a purpose because I know that I will use them for something. I usually buy 4 yards at a time if I don't have a specific project in mind. Then when I get ready to start a new design I can go the shelf and pull them off and go. I love Diamond Textiles and have started using them quite a bit.<a href="http://www.homesteadhearth.com/"> Homestead Hearth</a> has a large selection that they continually add to and of course I love Moda wovens. French General is a favorite and Minick and Simpson has new wovens in their Snowfall line that are fabulous. This is geared for a Christmas feel but the wovens could be used for any quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0k0daLI_6As/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0k0daLI_6As?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So the moral of the story is whenever you come across beautiful woven fabrics- Buy Them! In at least 4 Yrd cuts. You will use them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-81178781308255708532016-12-05T12:12:00.001-06:002016-12-05T12:13:12.189-06:00What IHave Been Working On<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8CQyghZRzWo/WEWohHVZ53I/AAAAAAAACUA/P_On9mNZvZ8coy-qJECL3Y8TtRjL-sjiACLcB/s1600/14720379_1173385926064553_3147361594300322101_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8CQyghZRzWo/WEWohHVZ53I/AAAAAAAACUA/P_On9mNZvZ8coy-qJECL3Y8TtRjL-sjiACLcB/s320/14720379_1173385926064553_3147361594300322101_n.jpg" width="180" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, no need to read on. If you don't follow me on those sites, this post is for you,constant reader. Once again I have been absent from the blog. I have been in a one woman war with our internet provider. Our connection has been so intermittent that blog posts have been impossible. I think I may be on the winning side now.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo above is a box of quilts weighing 49 pounds bound for France. Along with the quilts are 116 written pages, 56 pages of applique templates and numerous hours of mental labor that after some artful editing and a photo shoot or two will become my sixth book. I thought I would never top the excitement of my very first book in print but I think that will not hold true.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sixth book is a real milestone for me and what I have accomplished in 7 years. The working title is From The Linen Closet and I am thrilled to say it is being published by Quiltmania. I feel that the books that Quiltmania produces are some the best and I am so humbled to be able to say that I am now one of their authors.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FikqDMT7wZQ/WEWoJDe9hrI/AAAAAAAACTw/4Zst3PX8gYg2fmPLe60ROeKz3wDV9mSzACEw/s1600/13707638_1090449711024842_2042804221916029667_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FikqDMT7wZQ/WEWoJDe9hrI/AAAAAAAACTw/4Zst3PX8gYg2fmPLe60ROeKz3wDV9mSzACEw/s320/13707638_1090449711024842_2042804221916029667_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This book will feature 17 quilts of various sizes and will contain wool applique, cotton applique and piecing. The projects run from simple designs like the quilt above to some very complex designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46OV_HZ4ATk/WEWr-BEVEOI/AAAAAAAACUI/UlCnsAsaY3wb8z2k9jAzDIimdb_3Mew3wCLcB/s1600/20160711_134538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46OV_HZ4ATk/WEWr-BEVEOI/AAAAAAAACUI/UlCnsAsaY3wb8z2k9jAzDIimdb_3Mew3wCLcB/s320/20160711_134538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought you might want to see a few peeks at some of what will be in the book when it is released in the spring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3xAkkf4Snrk/WEWoUeGBomI/AAAAAAAACT4/nuBS_1X9ZZEBfONAqXVmn79sPsWrk7ILwCEw/s1600/13932922_1101862933216853_6676836517763923116_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3xAkkf4Snrk/WEWoUeGBomI/AAAAAAAACT4/nuBS_1X9ZZEBfONAqXVmn79sPsWrk7ILwCEw/s320/13932922_1101862933216853_6676836517763923116_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fxXNs2H-Zlo/WEWoYxzji6I/AAAAAAAACT8/WghcZagv1vMmWuPRIEl89JB_VaWLLSGjACEw/s1600/14479744_1149427295127083_1171268880583400147_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fxXNs2H-Zlo/WEWoYxzji6I/AAAAAAAACT8/WghcZagv1vMmWuPRIEl89JB_VaWLLSGjACEw/s320/14479744_1149427295127083_1171268880583400147_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OERjasMU380/WEWoQbFZLcI/AAAAAAAACT0/svgCiENER3Itb7PsuNespfsL5gXSOxpuACEw/s1600/13938586_1101167263286420_1303216624721782319_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OERjasMU380/WEWoQbFZLcI/AAAAAAAACT0/svgCiENER3Itb7PsuNespfsL5gXSOxpuACEw/s320/13938586_1101167263286420_1303216624721782319_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am pretty pleased with the quilts I designed for this book and can't wait to share it all with you. Quiltmania hosts a quilt show called Pour l'Amour du Fil each year in April and I will be there this year for book signings and to teach two workshops. &nbsp;The book will be released for the show so only a few more months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Barring a useless internet connection, I will be back soon with more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-20917720505917748062016-10-10T18:21:00.000-05:002016-10-10T19:44:44.906-05:00Trunk shows and Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iFCD25tB848/V_wgbw5UqcI/AAAAAAAACS4/RS0VuctXG2s8rOj1j-r6R6gvTpo5bf-xACLcB/s1600/DSC_0393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iFCD25tB848/V_wgbw5UqcI/AAAAAAAACS4/RS0VuctXG2s8rOj1j-r6R6gvTpo5bf-xACLcB/s320/DSC_0393.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Quilters! &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I am just popping in for a second to let you know I am doing two trunk shows tomorrow in Wichita, Kansas for the Prairie Quilt Guild. There will be a preview of the quilts for my new book that will be released in the spring with Quiltmania. Also, I am teaching a wool workshop with the Honey Vintage Tag on Wednesday. There are still some openings. The trunk shows are free for guests and the workshop is $50. The contact is lagree_lc@yahoo.com or&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">(316)755-2117</span>&nbsp;I would love to see you there!</div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-2891577060195556452016-07-12T21:03:00.002-05:002016-07-13T07:10:44.507-05:00All Good Things Must Come to an End<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byycbpo7JaA/V4WXFimInUI/AAAAAAAACQg/JJdx99iZoLoBKLRMoYZsKgVuORHooxmNQCKgB/s1600/LWB%2BBlock%2B11%2Bcomp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byycbpo7JaA/V4WXFimInUI/AAAAAAAACQg/JJdx99iZoLoBKLRMoYZsKgVuORHooxmNQCKgB/s320/LWB%2BBlock%2B11%2Bcomp.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well Quilters, Can you believe we are finishing up Little Wooly Baskets? It has went by so fast. I am so grateful to all of you who have sewn along. I hope you will still follow along on the blog or Facebook after we finish. Who knows what I will come up with ! Please send me photos of your finished quilts for the Pinterest board. Block 11 is above, sort of a fall sunflower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-26q9PXvpStQ/V4WXGX8R7AI/AAAAAAAACQo/qQiJw_Dxs3EpN1HEdw_ypzpPgz00MjYsACKgB/s320/LWB%2BBlock%2B12%2Bcomp.JPG" width="316" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Block 12 is a basket of evergreen branches to round out all the seasons. You can get the patterns <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8BHg3MGHH7PT2tXakRzVTlRd00/view?usp=sharing">HERE.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I was designing the quilt I tried all kinds of settings but everything seemed to overpower the little blocks. I finally decided on a simple sashing of a print that would set off the baskets..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yWLptfC0WbA/V4WbKj4_R7I/AAAAAAAACQ4/9iqQtuqAzHIoJhQpKmq8ESSmETqzRq3gwCLcB/s1600/Diamond%2Btextiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yWLptfC0WbA/V4WbKj4_R7I/AAAAAAAACQ4/9iqQtuqAzHIoJhQpKmq8ESSmETqzRq3gwCLcB/s1600/Diamond%2Btextiles.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gold plaid from Diamond Textiles really makes the baskets sparkle. You can get it from Homestead Hearth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what does the quilt look like?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQHcGm6OCys/V4WewFgBKPI/AAAAAAAACRk/D9YWa9u_EhEI22Zctjl4WSA_v7N2Ql6zwCKgB/s1600/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2BQuilt%2Btop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQHcGm6OCys/V4WewFgBKPI/AAAAAAAACRk/D9YWa9u_EhEI22Zctjl4WSA_v7N2Ql6zwCKgB/s400/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2BQuilt%2Btop.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple but effective. To set your blocks like mine you will need a 1/4 yard of fabric for the sashing and 1/4 yard for the cornerstones and outer border.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the gold plaid print cut 31- 1" x 6 1/2" sash strips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the diamond dark woven cut- 20- 1" squares for cornerstones</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2- 2 1/2" x 27" strips for the side borders (these go on first)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2- 2 1/2" x 24 1/2" strips for the top and bottom borders.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your finished quilt will measure 24" x 30 1/2".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would love to hear what you think!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Previous blocks are no longer available. Please note in the tab at the top of the page titled Wooly Baskets BOM. Free blocks were to be available only until the next month's blocks posted. I actually left the blocks up for free for the entire six months but they have now come down. This entire pattern will be available for purchase soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-44831014692698519562016-06-06T16:09:00.002-05:002016-07-13T11:06:41.551-05:00Short and Sweet<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image result for image of california" 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/></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, in about an hour we are heading to Kansas City for the night and flying out to California early tomorrow morning. Yeah for me! But.. I realized at the last minute that I will not be back in time to post the next Little Wooly Baskets blocks so with little fanfare- here are blocks 9 and 10. Enjoy and I will post more when I return!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DEJvbo5fXV4/V1XlNItchiI/AAAAAAAACPg/KlXaervsIhYryxqyOkymMhUmb3baOy-HACKgB/s1600/IMAG0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DEJvbo5fXV4/V1XlNItchiI/AAAAAAAACPg/KlXaervsIhYryxqyOkymMhUmb3baOy-HACKgB/s320/IMAG0026.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-giqlNb-q5RU/V1XlNEN6jnI/AAAAAAAACPY/uqXWpvz6oQI0XnVs4iD8eTLnW01Vgr86gCKgB/s1600/IMAG0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-giqlNb-q5RU/V1XlNEN6jnI/AAAAAAAACPY/uqXWpvz6oQI0XnVs4iD8eTLnW01Vgr86gCKgB/s320/IMAG0025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;Sorry to be so brief! Free pattern is no longer available. The full pattern will be available for purchase soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-1942987754970793622016-05-14T08:04:00.001-05:002016-05-14T08:04:21.935-05:00Quilt Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUJPhl7BT8k/VzcZJoOnrLI/AAAAAAAACNE/OsTnHEk7Vr0SGk8xjDjOhhmArdZEspxpgCLcB/s1600/Salt-Palace-Convention-Center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUJPhl7BT8k/VzcZJoOnrLI/AAAAAAAACNE/OsTnHEk7Vr0SGk8xjDjOhhmArdZEspxpgCLcB/s320/Salt-Palace-Convention-Center.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We leave bright and early Thursday morning for International Quilt Market in beautiful Salt Lake City. Five years ago I had my first booth in Salt Lake. I had been writing books and doing magazine work for a couple of years and had a few stand alone patterns but decided if I wanted to make a go of my company's patterns I would need my own booth, so off we went. It was a great learning experience and here I am ready to head off again. I had originally planned to release several new quilt designs and some wool patterns but then life happened. When Dad got sick I had no idea how much care he would need so I didn't think it would be possible to get everything done for a booth so I called the folks at Quilts Inc. and they graciously allowed me to cancel. That turned out to be the right choice There is no way I could have made it. So things took a different turn. A big and exciting book contract came through and those new quilt designs are going in it. And the wool designs are going to market after all. I will be displaying them and doing demos in the Valdani Threads booth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GeifxISTkw4/Vzcbo_SJaqI/AAAAAAAACNQ/Y35v6lUN-usYUpy34tZMHndadXKTPxV0QCLcB/s1600/compressed%2Beggs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GeifxISTkw4/Vzcbo_SJaqI/AAAAAAAACNQ/Y35v6lUN-usYUpy34tZMHndadXKTPxV0QCLcB/s320/compressed%2Beggs.JPG" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have five new patterns that are part of <i>The Vintage Tag Series. </i>They are all wool, measure 14" x 22" and are so fast, fun and easy to make. They look great displayed on a table or hung on a wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VianSK5qjlc/VzccPU0l5TI/AAAAAAAACNY/Kxe9DwIBnMAnaDYGjuqeqma_u8iFRVEdwCLcB/s1600/compressed%2Bfresh%2Bstems.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VianSK5qjlc/VzccPU0l5TI/AAAAAAAACNY/Kxe9DwIBnMAnaDYGjuqeqma_u8iFRVEdwCLcB/s320/compressed%2Bfresh%2Bstems.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love tags and I love wool table mats for decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2cBxv5tf048/VzccXp8iJJI/AAAAAAAACNc/jMfUF4ftIOgIxavq9KFM3px_mq8n8ilowCLcB/s1600/compressed%2Bhoney.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2cBxv5tf048/VzccXp8iJJI/AAAAAAAACNc/jMfUF4ftIOgIxavq9KFM3px_mq8n8ilowCLcB/s320/compressed%2Bhoney.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seemed like the perfect combination.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cY3_kNTtZ9c/VzcceZFrFzI/AAAAAAAACNg/TN1B1r56W_Y9pp4_nPMg0Uv_G4-JJ1rAwCLcB/s1600/compressed%2Bwool%2Bsetting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cY3_kNTtZ9c/VzcceZFrFzI/AAAAAAAACNg/TN1B1r56W_Y9pp4_nPMg0Uv_G4-JJ1rAwCLcB/s320/compressed%2Bwool%2Bsetting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSJvM4uWexc/VzcfytBm-lI/AAAAAAAACOQ/DveQ_UE7Xq44Aacc8-7wy4a_tl6ecbVLwCLcB/s1600/compressed%2Blard%2Bsetting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSJvM4uWexc/VzcfytBm-lI/AAAAAAAACOQ/DveQ_UE7Xq44Aacc8-7wy4a_tl6ecbVLwCLcB/s320/compressed%2Blard%2Bsetting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Along with these five patterns I also have a coordinating thread collection from Valdani threads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UmmKuXQayKw/VzchHVHxBsI/AAAAAAAACOg/JN1JurD8pCsAo0zluy8aGQ2cAm-EW7VQACLcB/s1600/13087528_1043301819072965_2817670490351443677_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UmmKuXQayKw/VzchHVHxBsI/AAAAAAAACOg/JN1JurD8pCsAo0zluy8aGQ2cAm-EW7VQACLcB/s320/13087528_1043301819072965_2817670490351443677_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The thread collection has 12 balls of 3-strand floss and 4 balls of size 8 pearl cotton. All the colors you need to make all five tags. The patterns and thread are in my store now. (click on the bird in the sidebar) And hopefully, will be in your local quilt shop after market. This fall I will release the next set of patterns from <i>The Vintage Tag Series. </i>I am anxious to get your feedback so let me know what you think! I will be back soon with my book news. I can't wait to share more with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1866767912"></span><span id="goog_1866767913"></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-46046699468639349942016-05-09T09:00:00.003-05:002016-07-13T11:08:50.880-05:00Little Wooly Baskets Blocks 7&8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96fRhLt6QzA/VzCVTOSq_zI/AAAAAAAACL8/IEZIkJyhNJgX98fYzvRN_WLmVtFAGIrXgCKgB/s1600/Block%2B7%2Bcompress.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96fRhLt6QzA/VzCVTOSq_zI/AAAAAAAACL8/IEZIkJyhNJgX98fYzvRN_WLmVtFAGIrXgCKgB/s320/Block%2B7%2Bcompress.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe it's already Little Wooly Basket time. April flew by in a blur. So much to get taken care for my mom really made the days go by quickly. I am starting to get back into the groove of things. My days are my own again and I am slowly getting caught up. Thank you all for your kind thoughts, words, comments and emails. I am overwhelmed at your kindness!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Above you can see Block 7- coneflowFers and below we have Block 8- chives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9p-j9fR28yA/VzCVatVF65I/AAAAAAAACME/q52yWpIQGrU31RVZP9zl46iYSleN1SJnwCKgB/s1600/Block%2B8%2Bcompress.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9p-j9fR28yA/VzCVatVF65I/AAAAAAAACME/q52yWpIQGrU31RVZP9zl46iYSleN1SJnwCKgB/s320/Block%2B8%2Bcompress.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought we needed something a little summery and my friend Ann had just shared a photo with me of her gorgeous chives &nbsp;so I that's what I went with. We only have 4 more blocks to go!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am heading to Warrensburg Mo this evening to do a trunkshow so I am pressed for time. I will be back this week to let you know what I have coming up for Quilt Market. I am pretty excited and I hope you will be too. <span style="color: red;">Free patterns are no longer available. The entire pattern will be available for purchase soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-92166557588163064332016-04-11T10:42:00.002-05:002016-07-13T11:11:57.904-05:00Made it! But Barely!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ErST1ws3lM/VwvBs9jTGHI/AAAAAAAACKE/hOo59ec2ZnccAqQd-8BbSPdWG_UfnxnsA/s1600/Whew%2521_logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ErST1ws3lM/VwvBs9jTGHI/AAAAAAAACKE/hOo59ec2ZnccAqQd-8BbSPdWG_UfnxnsA/s320/Whew%2521_logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, it's the second Monday and the next installment of Little Wooly Baskets is due today. I really wasn't sure I would get it done but I made it. I don't like to share a ton of personal stuff here on the blog since you guys come here for quilting stuff but a bit of an update is due. I am sooooo behind! I am behind on shipping orders, magazine deadlines, book work, you name it. As you all know my dad became ill in January requiring we care for him at home until his passing. We brought in February with his funeral. We were just getting back to some sort of normal when my mom's cancer took a turn and suddenly I found myself taking her for extra chemo, doctor's appointments and helping with additional errands that were difficult for her to do. Follow that with her needing to go to the hospital, follow that with her developing a sudden and terminal complication. This meant 12 days at the hospital around the clock- real life on hold. I think I slept at home 2 nights. Along with this I have had to juggle her finances, make funeral arrangements and all. Somewhere along the way I just crashed! Grief coupled with physical and mental exhaustion took over. I am now trying to get caught up, one thing at a time. It is a huge list of to-dos along with cleaning out my mom's apartment. So for today I am posting the Little Wooly Baskets, hoping to get several things crossed off the list including shipping ALL orders and I am striving to have a tear free day. We'll just have to see about the tear free thing. But anyway- here's Block 5- Strawberries!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GteUKmMunsc/VwvEX49HkpI/AAAAAAAACKQ/aqgI9crK95UhX3EI3WbQ42pIM7sr87eYw/s1600/LWB%2BBlock%2B5comp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GteUKmMunsc/VwvEX49HkpI/AAAAAAAACKQ/aqgI9crK95UhX3EI3WbQ42pIM7sr87eYw/s320/LWB%2BBlock%2B5comp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut all my stems for both blocks freehand. You do what feels right for you. One of the great things about this BOM is seeing how everyone has made the blocks their own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Block #6</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i11ee8o2qLE/VwvFFGjnvrI/AAAAAAAACKk/gJfNsYxGj9gpHKJDFwfD7e7gniK7i8whg/s1600/LWB%2BBlock%2B6%2Bcompr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i11ee8o2qLE/VwvFFGjnvrI/AAAAAAAACKk/gJfNsYxGj9gpHKJDFwfD7e7gniK7i8whg/s320/LWB%2BBlock%2B6%2Bcompr.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">Free patterns are no longer available. The entire pattern will be available for purchase soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be back soon with some info on new patterns!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-14219718256328611002016-03-25T12:58:00.003-05:002016-03-25T12:58:43.518-05:00411For those of you who are waiting on orders from me, I ask for your patience. I am at the hospital around the clock with my mom. Please bear with me and know that I have not forgotten you!<br />DawnDawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-20909100440888774282016-03-10T14:09:00.000-06:002016-07-13T11:13:04.846-05:00So, About That Block of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gg9bWDk2Udc/VuHQ9Ay4nDI/AAAAAAAACJk/lCUjGOWurfU/s1600/Block%2B3%2Bcompress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gg9bWDk2Udc/VuHQ9Ay4nDI/AAAAAAAACJk/lCUjGOWurfU/s320/Block%2B3%2Bcompress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to tell you that I am OVERWHELMED at the response to Little Wooly Baskets! I had no idea that participation would be so huge. Thank you to all of you who are stitching along. Several people have posted photos of their blocks on Facebook and I love seeing all the different stitches and colors being used. I know that many of you don't use Facebook so I have created a Pinterest board where I am posting all the photos. The link is on my sidebar. Please email me photos of your blocks and I will add them to the board. It is fun to see all the blocks in one spot to see all the differences.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's this block above, you ask? Well, I am heading to Little Rock Arkansas tomorrow to teach two workshops and do a trunk show and I won't be home until Tuesday evening. The new blocks are supposed to post on Monday and I didn't want to be late with them so I am releasing them today. The block above is Block 3.</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRuOxNbLn50/VuHSzBmimaI/AAAAAAAACJw/EnAo7JmPxak/s1600/Block%2B4%2Bcompress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRuOxNbLn50/VuHSzBmimaI/AAAAAAAACJw/EnAo7JmPxak/s320/Block%2B4%2Bcompress.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little basket of tulips is Block 4. <span style="color: red;">Free patterns are no longer available. The entire pattern will be available for purchase soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember to check your printer settings- the block should print out at 6". I cut my stems on both blocks free hand.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy these blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-30371036103652099492016-02-15T09:51:00.001-06:002016-07-13T11:15:07.213-05:00 Little Wooly Baskets Blocks 1 and 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhwQLlDDXMc/VsHuaA00i5I/AAAAAAAACII/sLnRWkxvHbo/s1600/Block%2B1%2Bcompress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhwQLlDDXMc/VsHuaA00i5I/AAAAAAAACII/sLnRWkxvHbo/s320/Block%2B1%2Bcompress.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay quilters, here we go. After much ado the Little Wooly Baskets BOM is starting. Basic BOM information can be found on the tab above labeled Little Wooly Baskets. Above is a photo of Block 1. <span style="color: red;">This free BOM is now closed. The entire pattern will be available for purchase soon</span>. On the pattern page I have labeled the color of wool I used. You of course can use any color you like. If you would like the background fabric, Buttermilk wool for the baskets or the thread combo I am using,<a href="https://www.primitivegatherings.us/shop.html"> Primitive Gatherings </a>has those on their website. Go to the Block of the Month page and choose Little Wooly Basket supplies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FlOuyupI3d4/VsHw_iXtQKI/AAAAAAAACIo/QlnFHSnz-5E/s1600/Block%2B2%2Bcompress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FlOuyupI3d4/VsHw_iXtQKI/AAAAAAAACIo/QlnFHSnz-5E/s320/Block%2B2%2Bcompress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is Block 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use your favorite applique method. Keep in mind these are primitive designs. Placement does not need to be precise, only pleasing to the eye. I cut my berries on block 2 free hand and I also cut all the stems on each block freehand. This lends a folk art feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those new to wool - when using felted wool you do not need a seam allowance.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those wanting more info on my method, here is a quick rundown of how I do my wool applique. My way is not the right way, just what works for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. I cut my blocks 6 1/2" and seal the edges with Fray Check to prevent raveling and distortion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. I don't use fusibles. To me it's just another step and another expense. Not to mention that one of the great things about wool is how easy it is to stitch and I think you lose that with a fusible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. I trace my templates on freezer paper, shiny side down. Iron to the wool, (no right or wrong side to wool). Cut out on the drawn line. Layout the shapes on my background piece and either pin or glue in place.(I find glue sticks to work nicely.) Start stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. I don't buttonhole. I don't care for the look personally. I prefer for my stitches to be less visible. I use two strands of floss and just do a little applique stitch. I find this to be quicker and to use less thread. Just my personal opinion. You do what works best for you.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Start stitching and share, share, share your photos!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Stitching, Dawn</i>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-81981735861116327582016-02-11T08:58:00.004-06:002016-02-11T09:01:25.972-06:00Basic Materials for Little Wooly Baskets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ9X3XfHSOY/VrybKo4Sj2I/AAAAAAAACHU/CHpSaRNcyVc/s1600/buttermilk%2Btexture%2Bbundle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ9X3XfHSOY/VrybKo4Sj2I/AAAAAAAACHU/CHpSaRNcyVc/s320/buttermilk%2Btexture%2Bbundle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, I have had several questions regarding the wool I am using on the baskets so I thought I would give a quick run down of the materials I am using.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The blocks are only 6" so most of the applique can be done from scraps and bits which is what I am doing. I am making all the baskets from a bundle pictured above. The colors are a little softer than the photo above shows. Soft, dull yellow and gray. Keeping all the baskets in the same family gives continuity and lets me be super scrappy in the hues used in the rest of the applique. The bundle is called Buttermilk Texture Bundle and is from<a href="https://www.primitivegatherings.us/shop/product/1325-buttermilk-texture-bundle.htm"> Primitive Gatherings</a>. I love these texture bundles! I buy these a lot at market in various color families.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-01w3BUEAelo/VrydPV03r1I/AAAAAAAACHg/A9vqIqkmO7I/s1600/diamond%2Btextiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-01w3BUEAelo/VrydPV03r1I/AAAAAAAACHg/A9vqIqkmO7I/s1600/diamond%2Btextiles.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My background fabric is &nbsp;Rustic Homespuns2 from Diamond Textiles. These come in different textures/colors and really add a lot to your project. I chose a dark grey with a stripe. You only need a half yard to make your quilt top. The stripe lets me create interest using one fabric by orienting the stripes in different directions from block to block. I get mine from<a href="http://www.homesteadhearth.com/module/search_content.htm?form_version=2&amp;showSearchResults=1&amp;search_keyword=diamond+textiles&amp;btnSearchSubmit=Search"> Homestead Hearth.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oww0mKTJoQY/Vrye0mL8y-I/AAAAAAAACHs/Ogm9x8xJcBw/s1600/floss_group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oww0mKTJoQY/Vrye0mL8y-I/AAAAAAAACHs/Ogm9x8xJcBw/s1600/floss_group.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do my stitching with <a href="https://www.valdani.com/products/#floss">Valdani </a>threads. For my wool applique I use the 3-strand floss. It comes in a cute little ball and is 3 - strands versus the standard six. I find it easier to separate the strands than a lot of floss. I tend to stitch with 2 strands but if I am doing little detail work I can use 1 strand and if I am doing a large piece that needs a heavier thread, 3 strands is perfect. The floss is variegated which means one ball will mix nicely with several different shades of wool. And it's colorfast. And of course points for being in the cool little ball. This is also what I use for punch needle. The colors I am using for Little Wooly Baskets are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Red- 0510- Terracotta Twist</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green- H202 Withered Green Heirloom Collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gray- 135 Beaver Gray Dark</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gold- &nbsp;P5 Tarnished Gold- Vintage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow (baskets)- JP1 Sunwashed Muddy Monet or JP8 Spring Leaves ( I know this has green in it but it works.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink- JP5 Nantucket Rose&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, gather your supplies. The patterns will launch on Monday, February 15 with a link here on the blog.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-13931075297403293222016-02-09T17:03:00.002-06:002016-02-09T17:03:45.261-06:00Little Wooly Baskets BOM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bin3_4pJ-pU/VrpvLJoPvQI/AAAAAAAACHE/gyNRwJN1Oec/s1600/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2Bcompressed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bin3_4pJ-pU/VrpvLJoPvQI/AAAAAAAACHE/gyNRwJN1Oec/s320/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2Bcompressed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wow! What a response! Little Wooly Baskets BOM is a go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later this week I will post fabric requirements as well as some info on wool and threads. A bit of a info will be added for those new to wool as well. The pattern will launch next week. I will post everything here on the blog and then a link on Facebook so that the followers on Facebook will know to look here for each pattern.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so excited to share this project with all of you!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Dawn</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-90232829700240152762016-02-07T08:34:00.000-06:002016-02-07T08:34:30.355-06:00Thank You and a Free BOM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMe5zwB9nU0/VrdQlngcJmI/AAAAAAAACGo/hFcQt_NiCpw/s1600/thank%2Byou%2Bnote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMe5zwB9nU0/VrdQlngcJmI/AAAAAAAACGo/hFcQt_NiCpw/s320/thank%2Byou%2Bnote.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who left a comment or sent me an email regarding my dad. I did not have time to send a note to each of you personally so I hope you don't mind a group thanks. It was comforting to know so many of you were thinking of us and we were not alone. After a very tough struggle we said good bye to my dad. As much as he will be missed, and as hard as this was for all of us to let him go, I think it was even harder to see him suffer. He had a big personality and was full of life. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Deaf6ymePI/VrdTnk_opnI/AAAAAAAACG0/saNujmUIVVw/s1600/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2Bcompressed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Deaf6ymePI/VrdTnk_opnI/AAAAAAAACG0/saNujmUIVVw/s320/Little%2BWooly%2BBaskets%2Bcompressed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got to thinking that I haven't done a free project for a long time. As a thank you to all who have read my blog over the years, bought books and patterns, invited me to your guild/shop, taken my workshops etc. I would like to offer a Free BOM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a sneak peek and a little info to see if there is enough interest.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The quilt is called Little Wooly Baskets. I will offer two 6" blocks each month. Every block will be a little basket of flowers. The applique is done in wool on cotton. Because these are so small and wool is so fast I think two blocks a month is doable. They are really fast and fun. The program will run for six months and at the end you will have 12 blocks and the setting instructions. If you think you would like to participate, please leave a comment so I know that there is enough interest. With all the sew -alongs available, I am not sure that there will be many who want to do this. &nbsp;I will be back next week with all the particulars.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-13314039442515877022016-01-29T07:36:00.001-06:002016-01-29T07:36:25.475-06:00Quick Heads Up<div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick note-</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have my dad at home in hospice and are caring for him. If you have ordered patterns, they should be on their way. I am a bit behind as my time is pretty full. Also, I don't want anyone to think I am neglecting the blog again. I will be back soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to all who follow and read!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724265385853559388.post-48687988226235966932016-01-22T07:31:00.000-06:002016-01-22T07:31:39.639-06:00Primitive Quilts and Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bLR5K24IcE/VqIsh0ebFRI/AAAAAAAACGI/suMBWva8CXY/s1600/spring_issue_2016_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bLR5K24IcE/VqIsh0ebFRI/AAAAAAAACGI/suMBWva8CXY/s320/spring_issue_2016_cover.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The new issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects has hit the stands. If you make primitive or folk art quilts be sure to check it out. Not only is it a great magazine but this issue has details about submitting your quilt for the Primitive Quilt Exhibit in Houston this fall. Last year was the first time for this long overdue exhibit. Often primitive style quilts are not included in shows but this is not the case anymore! The girls at PQ&amp;P have set up this showing just for those of us who love the primitive style. Pick up an issue and enter your quilts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_A69VRq708/VqIteDMaiaI/AAAAAAAACGQ/9MJB9WtOYXI/s1600/Heart%2527s%2Band%2BVines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_A69VRq708/VqIteDMaiaI/AAAAAAAACGQ/9MJB9WtOYXI/s320/Heart%2527s%2Band%2BVines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And just in time for Valentine's, they are offering Kathy Cardiff's "Hearts and Vines" as a pattern for only $4.99. This was featured in the Spring 2013 issue and it spoke to me. I love the softness of this piece and being made from wool makes it quick to stitch up. I am tempted to pull out some wool and get started on this. I really love it. If only I didn't have deadlines looming.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KUbT2WX43zk/VqIuPgQSGxI/AAAAAAAACGY/6U3v3-zfO4c/s1600/binding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KUbT2WX43zk/VqIuPgQSGxI/AAAAAAAACGY/6U3v3-zfO4c/s320/binding.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, I did take the final stitch in the binding of this yesterday. This is a tiny peek at my quilt "Harvest" that will be in the fall issue of<a href="http://www.primitivequiltsandprojects.com/"> PQ&amp;P</a>. Soooo maybe I will reward myself with a little break and stitch Kathy's wool piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Happy Quilting, Dawn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dawn Heesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02135572282475295064noreply@blogger.com2